Rep. Jamie Flick, a Republican representing Lycoming and Union counties, has been recognized as one of the most effective new lawmakers in Pennsylvania. The Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL), a joint initiative between Vanderbilt University and the University of Virginia, named Flick among the top-performing representatives who began their terms recently.
The CEL’s analysis considered bills introduced and co-sponsored by legislators during the 2023-24 Legislative Session, as well as the likelihood that those bills would become law. Flick ranked second among 50 lawmakers elected in 2022 and was the highest-ranked Republican in his class.
“Since I was elected to serve, it’s been my priority to focus on learning more about my district, the issues of importance to residents and greatest needs of our communities,” Flick said. “I’ve forged good relationships by having conversations with colleagues on both sides of the aisle. I co-founded the Meet Me in the Middle Caucus to help facilitate relationships based on respect and dialogue, and made it a practice to work across party lines to pass legislation that works for everyone.”
CEL’s evaluation looked at the number of bills each House member sponsored, as well as how many advanced through committee or received further action on the House floor. “I’m proud to see that being solutions-focused and working collaboratively can yield real results for our communities,” Flick said. “From reforming child custody laws to raising awareness about opioid overdoses, my goal has always been to deliver legislation that positively impacts families, children and residents across our district.”
The CEL designated Flick as a High-Performing Freshman, citing his emerging legislative abilities.
